| upgraded quarters add kitchenettes or kitchens, balconies, fireplaces and/or views of parliament house. there's also a chic spa. a fitness centre features an indoor pool, an exercise room and a sauna. the 9 stylish bars and restaurants include a wholefood eatery, and restaurants serving japanese and fusion cuisine. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. offering views of parliament house, this swanky hotel is 2 km from both the national gallery of australia art museum and canberra railway station kingston. refined rooms, suites and apartments come with free wi-fi, smart tvs, nespresso machines and designer toiletries. breakfast is complimentary. room service is available 24/7
Canberra Airport 13 min
Telstra Tower (14 min)
Open since 1980, this 195m-high telecoms tower has observation decks, a cafe & exhibition space. Lake Burley Griffin (8 min)
Serene trails for walking & cycling border this scenic man-made lake offering boating & fishing. Australian National Botanic Gardens (9 min)
Tranquil botanical garden featuring a diverse array of native plants, walking trails & a cafe. National Portrait Gallery (9 min)
National collection of portraits, photos and paintings in a contemporary, geometric building. National Gallery of Australia (9 min)
Expansive modern building with Australian & international art, plus a sizable aboriginal collection. Mount Ainslie (15 min)
Mountain offering a walking trail with war memorials & an overlook for city & sunset views. Questacon - National Science and Technology Centre (6 min)
Children's museum featuring interactive exhibits & puppet shows about science & technology. Old Parliament House (10 min)
Seat of Federal Parliament for 61 years until 1988, now housing the Museum of Australian Democracy. National Museum of Australia (7 min)
Modern waterfront building housing artifacts from 50,000 years of Australian history & culture. Parliament House (12 min)
Vast, hilltop building housing Australia's parliament, opened in 1988, topped by 81m-high flagpole. National Arboretum Canberra (13 min)
Large, modern park with cedar & oak forests, a lively cafe & a playground with big acorn treehouses. National Zoo & Aquarium (8 min)
This storied, 25-acre site offers exotic & native animal encounters, zookeeper talks & picnic areas. National Library of Australia (6 min)
Public library with a reading room, treasures gallery, changing exhibitions, a bookshop and a cafe. Australian War Memorial (9 min)
Shrine and museum built as a visual focus for the country's gratefulness for military sacrifice. | 
